People Advisor – Maternity Cover (12 Months)

Location: Lichfield HQ & Operations Centre (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 from home)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

Passionate about people? Thrive in a fast-paced environment? Looking for a role where you can make an impact?

At Clarendon Fine Art, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. As the world’s largest contemporary art gallery group we need a dynamic People Advisor to join our team for a 12-month maternity cover.

This is more than just an HR role, it’s your chance to shape the employee experience and empower managers across our HQ and Operations teams. If you’re ready to bring energy, expertise, and fresh ideas to a business that values its people, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

Be a Trusted People Partner – Support managers with expert HR advice, helping them develop their teams and navigate people challenges with confidence.

Drive Employee Engagement – Embed our culture, values, and leadership principles to create an exceptional workplace where people feel inspired to succeed.

Champion Employee Relations – Handle cases including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management with professionalism and care.

Manage Family-Friendly Processes – Support maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave, ensuring a seamless experience for employees.

Support Talent & Performance – Work with managers to identify top talent, develop career pathways, and implement performance management strategies.

Turn Data into Insights – Produce HR reports that highlight trends and opportunities to enhance our people strategy.

Enhance Communication & Feedback – Support the Employee Forum, giving employees a voice and ensuring key discussions lead to action.

What We’re Looking For

CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) – with solid experience as a People Advisor/HR Advisor.

Employee Relations Expertise – Confident handling ER cases, from first-line queries to complex issues.

Fast-Paced & Adaptable – Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a high-energy, ever-evolving business.

People-Centric & Commercially Aware – A true relationship-builder who understands how HR drives business success.

Proactive & Analytical – Not just responding to issues, but anticipating challenges and finding solutions.

Excellent Communicator – Whether coaching managers, resolving issues, or presenting insights, you engage and inspire.

HR Experience in Operations, Manufacturing, or Logistics – A plus, but not essential.

What’s in It for You?

A Role with Purpose – Your work will have real impact in shaping our people culture and business success.

Development & Growth – Work alongside a supportive, high-performing People Team that values innovation and progression.

Competitive Benefits Package including:

· 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

· 4% pension contribution

· Retail & lifestyle discounts

· Exclusive discounts on artwork

· Health & wellbeing support including virtual GP

· Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 from home)

A Place Where You Belong

At Clarendon Fine Art, we bring art to life. With 88 galleries across the UK, US, and at Sea, we’ve built the world’s largest gallery group through passion and entrepreneurial spirit.

At Clarendon Fine Art, we celebrate diversity and individuality. No matter your background, you’ll find a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can grow and succeed.

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